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GERT creates the experience old age

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GERontologic Test suit GERT

The age simulation suit GERT offers the opportunity

to experience the impairments of older persons even

for younger people.

The age-related impairments are:

,opacity of the eye lens

,narrowing of the visual field

,high-frequency hearing loss

,head mobility restrictions

,joint stiffness

,loss of strength

,reduced grip ability

,reduced coordination skills

You will find all information about the age simulation suit

GERT including price list at: www.age-simulation-suit.com





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Age simulation suit GERT

The age simulation suit GERT consists of a set of separate components.

By their interaction an effect very similar to the impairments of the

sensomotoric skills in old age can be achieved.

Especially the age-related walk and the changed grip ability are simulated

very close to reality by the age simulation suit GERT.

But also the increased mental load and the soaring movement uncertainty

will be understandable when wearing the age simulation suit GERT.

Those who tried the age simulation suit GERT will have a better

understanding of elderly persons’ behaviour.

The age simulation suit GERT is therefore very applicable in the

apprenticeship and advanced training of experts but also in the

development of products and services for elderly people.







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Effectiveness of age simulation

At the Julius-Maximilian University of Würzburg (Dr. med. S.A. Filz,

Dr. med. W. Swoboda et al.) the effectiveness of age simulation in

the education of medical students has been evaluated.

In doing so, the students have passed a practical course using an

age simulation suit. The subsequent interview of the participants

showed following results:

Ability to empathize the life in old age very well after the practical

course: 83% of the participants.

Ability to put oneself in the situation of an elderly person after the

practical course: 90% of the participants.

Comprehensibility of the physical condition of an elderly person

after the practical course: 95% of the participants.







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Age simulation head

The special goggles cause:

changed colour perception

grainy blurring

glare sensitivity

narrowing of the visual field

The hearing protection causes:

high-frequency hearing loss

The cervical collar causes:

head mobility restrictions

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Age simulation torso

The weight vest causes:

bending of the spine

tilting of the pelvis

postural weakness

mobility restrictions

sinking strength

higher physical load

decreasing sense of balance

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Age simulation arms

The elbow wraps cause:

restriction of joint mobility

The weight cuffs cause:

sinking strength

,changed coordination

The special gloves cause:

restricted hand mobility

restricted grip ability

reduced tactile perception

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Age simulation legs

The knee wraps cause:

restriction of joint mobility

The weight cuffs cause:

sinking strength

changed coordination

unsteady, shuffling gait

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How to buy the age simulation suit GERT

The age simulation suit GERT can easily be purchased by public

authorities, institutions and companies. GERT is not available for

private persons.

Simply send an email or fax with your order, the invoice address and

if different the delivery address. You may download the order form

from the website to easily fill in all necessary information.

If you prefer a VAT-free invoice, please send your VAT ID too. We will

ship your order as soon as possible and send the invoice. Usually the

delivery will take place within 2 weeks.

The purchase is without any risk. If you are not satisfied, return the

delivery within 14 days after receiving it and we will cancel the invoice.

Please have a look at our references for a list of our satisfied customers.







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References for the age simulation suit GERT

Network Aging Research NAR and Institute of Gerontology IfG, Heidelberg University (Germany)

De Montfort Univerity, Leicester (UK)

Blackpool & The Fylde College, Blackpool (UK)

Charité University Hospital, Berlin (Germany)

Centre Hospitalier de la Région d’Annecy (France)

Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire (UK)

University Hospital of North Tees (UK)

Airbus Operations GmbH, Hamburg (Germany)

Abbott Laboratories, Maidenhead (UK)







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Simulation of an unsteady gait

To simulate the often in old age occurring unsteady

gait there are special overshoes available as an

accessory for the age simulation suit GERT.

The overshoes are easily applied over the shoes of

the participant. The additional soft sole imparts a

spongy feeling and reduces the ability to perceive

the contact with the floor.

Hence, the uncertainty of walking that elderly people

often feel is more comprehensible. In combination

with the components of GERT a much better

impression arises in this way.

The application takes only a few seconds.







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Restriction of knee mobility

Knee wraps to restrict the mobility of the knees are already

included in the scope of delivery of the age simulation suit

GERT. These wraps simulate the restriction accompanying

healthy ageing.

The knee joints of elderly people are very often affected by

pathological changes causing an enhanced restriction of

mobility.

Therefore, additional knee wraps are available as an accessory.

Due to their reinforced construction with spring steel elements,

they are able to simulate even enhanced restrictions, as in the

case of knee osteoarthritis.

They are easy to apply and their effect is scalable.







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Simulating shortness of breath in COPD

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a severe lung

disease with chronic narrowed respiratory tracts, which is mainly

caused by smoking. Since the COPD is not curable, it is one of the

most common causes of death in the world.

Apart from cough and sputum, shortness of breath is one of the

main symptoms of COPD, especially under exertion. The COPD

simulator simulates the shortness of breath, as this is not only

sporadic, like cough, but permanent and so particularly stressful.

The COPD simulator consists of an adjustable rib bandage for the

restriction of the lung volume and an easily adjustable nose clip to

reduce the air flow during inhalation and exhalation.

The application is quite easy and requires only a few moments.





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Simulating the senile tremor

The tremor simulator, a simulator for the mostly in old

age increasingly occuring tremor, is available as an

accessory for the age simulation suit GERT.

Using special gloves and a specific steplessly variable

control unit the tremor is absolute realistically simulated

by EMS impulses.

The use is very simple because the tremor simulator will

be delivered completely prepared and perfectly adjusted.

After the gloves have been put on, the control unit has to

be switched on and controlled with only one dial

according to the desired tremor intensity.

To feel the senile tremor is a very valuable experience.







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Simulation of hearing loss and tinnitus

About 10% of all people suffer from temporary or

permanent tinnitus. The probability of suffering from

tinnitus increases with age. 75% of those affected are

over 55; 54% are over 65 years old.

80% of tinnitus sufferers have hearing loss. In particular

the age-related high-frequency hearing loss increases in

addition the effect of tinnitus.

Therefore, the tinnitus simulator consists of hearing

protection headphones that realistically simulate the

age-related hearing loss and an external device for

playing 8 typical tinnitus sounds.

It is very simple and straightforward to use.





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Simulation of eye diseases

There are special simulation glasses for the age

simulation suit GERT, simulating typical age-related

eye diseases.

The set of glasses consists of 6 simulation glasses

and will be delivered in a storage box.

The simulated eye diseases are:

,Macular degeneration

,Cataract

,Glaucoma

,Unilateral retinal detachment

,Diabetic retinopathy

,Retinitis pigmentosa







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Hemiparesis simulator

The hemiparesis simulator simulates an incomplete unilateral paralysis, e.g. caused by a stroke.

Stroke is the leading cause of moderate and severe disability. The simulation creates real understanding for those concerned and supports stroke prevention.

The hemiparesis simulator is independent from size and side of the body and can be used both alone and in combination with the age simulation suit GERT.

The simulated effects are:

,paralysis of one leg

,paralysis of one arm

,unilateral vision impairment

,unilateral hearing impairment

,speech and swallow disorders







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Simulation of back pain

By using the back pain simulator, people who are not

yet suffering from back pain can be motivated for

preventive measures and a back-friendly behaviour.

In addition, the back pain simulator can be used to

verify working conditions.

But also the empathy for people who suffer from

back pain can be enhanced.

The back pain simulator does not cause real pain,

but simulates this with a light stimulus.

The use of the back pain simulator is very easy. It is

put on like a backpack. Two simulators in two sizes

will be delivered.





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+49 (0)7325 - 18 0 81-50

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www.produktundprojekt.de

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89168 Niederstotzingen

GERMANY

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